Drink driver apprehended after PSNI officers spot car stopped on M2 slip lane
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Detailing the incident in a post on the Police Antrim and Newtownabbey Facebook page today (Tuesday, August 22), a Police Service of Northern Ireland spokesperson said: “Last night, officers noticed a car stopped in the slip lane at Sandyknowes along the M2 motorway.
"Upon checking on the welfare of the driver, we found reasons to suspect excess alcohol consumption while driving.
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Hide Ad“After failing a roadside breath test conducted by Road Policing officers, this driver was taken into custody.”
Issuing an appeal to road users, the police spokesperson added: “It is disappointing that a minority of people continue to disregard the safety of themselves and others by taking the dangerous risk of driving after drinking.
"Our message is clear. Never ever drink and drive.”